In his stead, Ferrari reserve driver Oliver Bearman, who had qualified on pole for Saturday’s F2 feature race, will take over driving duties from Friday’s FP3 onwards.

Carlos Sainz has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will require surgery," Ferrari said.

“As from FP3 and for the rest of this weekend, he will be replaced by reserve driver Oliver Bearman. Oliver will therefore take no further part in this round of the F2 Championship. The Ferrari family wishes Carlos a speedy recovery.”